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Structural Racism Task Force
The APA Presidential Task Force to Address Structural Racism Throughout Psychiatry was formed by APA President Dr. Jeffrey Geller in June 2020.
Exploring the Impact of Weathering on Maternal Mental Health: Can Stress be Inherited?
Join us on Aug. 28 at noon to discuss the weathering phenomenon, used to interpret the differentials in the health outcomes of African Americans and Whites over time, and explore strategies to address it.
Digital Mental Health
While there are numerous definitions of mHealth, here we focus on asynchronous mobile technologies, including smartphone apps, text messaging, email, and online forums. The goals of mHealth are to improve health outcomes through convenient, patient-driven access to mental health support and self-management tools.
What is the DSM?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)* describes recognized mental disorders. It specifies symptoms and other criteria for clinicians to evaluate in order to decide on a diagnosis and organizes these diagnoses together into a classification system.
Muslims
Learn more about treating Muslim patients experiencing stress and trauma related to changing political and social environments.
Working with Appalachian Patients
Learn more working with Appalachian patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
Animal-assisted Interventions: Companion Animals and Mental Health
As many as 70% of US households have companion animals, evidence of our strong emotional connection with them. What does science say about how animals can improve mental health?
Conflict of Interest Committee
Learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Conflict of Interest Committee.
Make an Impact by Voting in APA Elections
One of the great things about the American Psychiatric Association is how much the organization welcomes its members getting involved. Whether it is sitting on a council or committee, advocating at the local, state and national level, or serving on the APA Assembly, there are plenty of ways for members to work to promote the interests of our patients and our profession.